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While in Monterey on business, my coworkers and I decided to eat on the wharf. We chose the Old Fisherman's Grotto for its excellent reviews.
Upon arrival we were seated fairly quickly in the upstairs dining area, and were provided some wonderful bread and butter....More

If you want great seafood with a great ocean view - this is the place.
We arrived when the sun was setting. Food arrived quickly. Presentation was first class.
Four of us ate. One bottle of wine. Two deserts. 3 entrees. Cost approx $230.
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I used to come here as a kid with my parents, aunt and uncle and cousins. Great memories. But honestly quite surprised to have such a pleasant meal 40 some years later. Everything was very nice and our server Giovanny did an awesome job.
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During our recent stay in Monterey, we followed some TripAdvisor recommendations and had dinner here. They gave us a coupon for a free appetizer and were able to seat is upstairs at a window seat looking out over the water! We Decided on the fried...More

We were lucky to hit the Grotto late on a Tuesday night and there wasn't a lineup to get in, as we have heard it can be quite long. The good news is their pagers extend the length of the pier so you can walk...More

Stopped at this restaurant for a birthday lunch with our adult daughter. It is hands-down the best chowder on the wharf...thick, creamy, great flavor and generous portions. They gave us a coupon for a free appetizer as we walked by which we used for fried...More

When you are walking along the wharf, many of the seafood restaurants have clam chowder for you to sample. For us, this one is the best. The restaurant does not seem to want children to eat there. They have signs posted that they do not...More

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Restaurant Menu

Lunch Menu

Dinner Menu

Dessert Menu

Wine and Spirits

Clam Chowder

Cup8.0

Clam Bowl15.0

Sourdough Bread Bowl15.0

Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Bowl17.0

Original 'Monterey Style' Clam Chowder

We are proud to be the originators of the "Monterey Style" Clam Chowder that has become world famous!

Chicken Breast breaded and grilled with parmesan cheese and panko topped with melted provolone cheese with penne pasta in a Marinara sauce

Seafood

All of our seafood comes from sustainable sources, and is harvested in a manner that does not harm the environment. We are an Associate Partner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program and a certified "Green" approved restaurant. Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder - $5

All of our seafood comes from sustainable sources, and is harvested in a manner that does not harm the environment. We are an Associate Partner of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program and a certified "Green" approved restaurant. Add a Salad or a Cup of the Grotto's famous Clam Chowder - $5

Located on historic Fisherman's Wharf with stunning views of the Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman's Grotto is a "must visit" restaurant. The "Grotto" has rightfully earned its worldwide reputation for only the finest cuisine in a superb atmosphere and service. Featuring fresh seafood from sustainable sources including Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Hawaiian Swordfish, Ultimate Seafood Pasta, live Crab and Lobster, the Grotto also offers a variety of the finest "Certified Angus Beef". Start with our award-winning clam chowder and finish by indulging in one of our fresh house-made desserts. Enjoy a bottle of wine from our 2014, 2015 Wine Spectator Award Wine list with over 200 selections specializing in local vineyards. AAA 3 Diamond Rating, Monterey Peninsula Chamber "Business Excellence" Award Winner. 2010 1St Place "West Coast Chowder Competition", "Best Chowder" Monterey County for 12 consecutive years , Winner "Best Calamari" three consecutive years in the Monterey County's Weekly Magazine "People's Choice Award". No high chairs. No strollers. No booster chairs. Children crying or making loud noises are a distraction to other diners and as such not permitted in the dining room.

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